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Sales decreased by 2% since 2023 and 57% since 2014 making the UK one of the lowest prescribers of veterinary antibiotics in Europe

Unions urge producers to remain vigilant and maintain security amid growing threat

The group is asking farmers to join campaign to get livestock sector included in eligible occupations list

Animal rights activists have been and will be targeting permitted pig units up until the end of the year to conduct investigations into potential animal welfare breaches

Cranswick has commissioned a full review of farm practices

While trade boards have welcomed aspects of the US-UK trade deal in presenting potential new opportunities for farmers, there is also emphasis for Government to go further in protecting British farmers' high welfare standards

A public consultation is seeking views on changing livestock feed controls currently prohibiting animal protein from being fed to farmed animals in England and Wales

Industry leaders from across agriculture shared their hopes for the sector in 2025, and the challenges that lie ahead over the next 12 months

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said without a ‘resolution’ on Inheritance Tax, the issue is likely to continue to ‘hang over the industry’ in 2025, preventing British agriculture moving forward

A spokesperson for National Pig Association said ongoing discussion between the assurance body and members was needed and that new requirements should not only be evidence based 'but also financially assessed and feasible'